Human happiness, true prosperity and joyful living can only emerge from a life of elegant simplicity, embedded in the arts and crafts.

Monks will have three begging bowls for their food: one for water, one for liquid food, one for dry food.

Because the Western civilization is dominated by dualistic thinking, holistic scientists and philosophers don't get the recognition they deserve.

If we had adhered to the concept of connectedness, then we would not have created nuclear weapons, huge armies and global warming.

We live under the power of Modern Consciousness, which means that we are obsessed with progress. Wherever you are is not good enough. We always want to achieve something, rather than experience something. The opposite of this is Spiritual Consciousness. By that I mean you find enchantment in every action you do, rather in just the results of your action. Spiritual Consciousness is not a particular religion but a way of being.

Our relationship with Nature... best way of forging this relationship... be a pilgrim and not a tourist on Planet Earth

Economy without ecology means managing the human nature relationship without knowing the delicate balance between humankind and the natural world